School Overview
Fairland Elementary School, located in the Fairland area of Silver Spring, Maryland, is a public school serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. The school is known for its commitment to providing a rigorous academic curriculum while fostering a nurturing environment that supports the social and emotional development of its diverse student body. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking.

Beyond its core academics, Fairland Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and parental involvement. The school frequently collaborates with families to create an inclusive atmosphere where cultural diversity is celebrated and students are encouraged to be active, respectful members of their community. With its proximity to the Fairdale Road corridor, the school serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood, offering various programs, extracurricular activities, and support services designed to help every child reach their full potential within the MCPS framework.
544
Total Students
48.4
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fairland Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White23
Hispanic137
Black329
Asian28
Two or More21
American Indian6
  • Black
    329 (60.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    137 (25.2 %)
  • Asian
    28 (5.1 %)
  • White
    23 (4.2 %)
  • Two or More
    21 (3.9 %)
  • American Indian
    6 (1.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Montgomery County Public Schools
Phone: (240)740-0640
Website: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/fairlandes/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 544
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 48.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 282
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 42
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 57
Kindergarten 76
Grade 1 80
Grade 2 75
Grade 3 83
Grade 4 85
Grade 5 88

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Fairland Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten57
Kindergarten76
Grade 180
Grade 275
Grade 383
Grade 485
Grade 588
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Fairland Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female26047.8%
Male28452.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)